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Nyck Harbor tops annual Freaks list ahead of Jeremiah Smith

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Nyck Harbor tops annual Freaks list ahead of Jeremiah Smith

Summary

Nyck Harbor of South Carolina has been named the top athlete on Bruce Feldman's annual 'Freaks' list, surpassing Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. Harbor, measuring 6-foot-6 and weighing 243 pounds, showcased impressive speed with a 10.1-second 100-meter dash and a 20.20-second 200-meter sprint. Smith, who finished as last year's top Freak, recorded 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns in his first two years. A total of seven athletes from the SEC and Big Ten made the top ten of the 101 Freaks listed.

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By the Numbers

•Nyck Harbor ranked first on the Freaks list, Jeremiah Smith second.
•Harbor caught 30 passes for 618 yards and six touchdowns last season.
•Smith recorded a 1.44-second 10-yard sprint, fastest in Ohio State history.
•Seven of the top ten athletes come from the SEC and Big Ten.

Latest Updates

3:12 PMYahoo Sports — SEC edges Big Ten in annual 'Freaks List' football rankings
3:06 PMYahoo Sports — SEC athlete beats Big Ten star for top spot on annual ‘Freaks’ list

What they're saying

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The SEC narrowly had more "Freaks List" inclusions than the Big Ten in 2026. Here's a look at the annual rankings from Bruce Feldman:
— Yahoo Sports